National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; September 2021 Teleconference, 47125-47126 [2021-18036]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 160 / Monday, August 23, 2021 / Notices Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: August 18, 2021. Miguelina Perez, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021–18049 Filed 8–20–21; 8:45 am] Dated: August 18, 2021. Miguelina Perez, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2021–18050 Filed 8–20–21; 8:45 am] [Docket No. USCG–2021–0627] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meeting National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: NIGMS Initial Review Group Training and Workforce Development Study Section—A Review of Applications for NIGMS Basic Predoctoral and Medical Scientist Training Program Awards. Date: November 16–17, 2021. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Video Meeting). Contact Person: Isaah S. Vincent, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific Review, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN12L, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–594–2948, isaah.vincent@ nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.375, Minority Biomedical Research Support; 93.821, Cell Biology and Biophysics Research; 93.859, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Aug 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 Coast Guard BILLING CODE 4140–01–P BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 47125 Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute on Aging Special Emphasis Panel; High-Priority Behavioral and Social Research Networks. Date: October 5, 2021. Time: 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institute on Aging, Gateway Building, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Video Meeting). Contact Person: Carmen Moten, Ph.D., MPH Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Branch, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Gateway Bldg., 2C212, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301–402–7703, cmoten@ mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.866, Aging Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: August 18, 2021. Miguelina Perez, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021–18038 Filed 8–20–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; September 2021 Teleconference U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee teleconference meeting. AGENCY: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (Committee) will meet via teleconference to discuss matters relating to medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariners’ documents, medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels, medical examiner education, and medical research. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: Meeting: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee will meet by teleconference on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (EDT). The teleconference may adjourn early if the Committee has completed its business. Comments and supporting documentation: To ensure your comments are received by Committee members before the teleconference, submit your written comments no later than September 1, 2021. ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference or to request special accommodations, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than 1 p.m. EDT on September 1, 2021, to obtain the needed information. The number of teleconference lines are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time, including orally at the teleconference as time permits, but if you want Committee members to review your comment before the teleconference, please submit your comments no later than September 1, 2021. We are particularly interested in comments on the issues in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using https:// www.regulations.gov, call or email the individual in the FOR FURTHER SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 47126 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 160 / Monday, August 23, 2021 / Notices section of this document for alternate instructions. You must include the docket number USCG– 2021–0627. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You may wish to view the Privacy and Security Notice available on the homepage of https:// www.regulations.gov, and DHS’s eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020). If you encounter technical difficulties with comment submission, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Docket Search: Documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online docket at https:// www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website’s instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign-up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted. INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. Michael Lalor, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee, telephone 202–372–1361 or email michael.w.lalor@ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is authorized by § 601 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. The statutory authority is codified in 46 U.S.C. 15104. The Committee operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix) in addition to the administrative provisions applicable to all National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees in 46 U.S.C. 15109. The Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security through the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters related to: (a) Medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariners’ documents; (b) medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels; (c) medical examiner education; and (d) medical research. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Agenda The agenda for the September 8, 2021, teleconference is as follows: (1) Introduction. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Aug 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 (2) Designated Federal Officer Remarks. (3) Introduction, roll call of Committee members and determination of a quorum. (4) Remarks from U.S. Coast Guard Leadership. (5) Swearing in of Committee Member. (6) Report on Status of Working Groups, Determination on Intercessional Meetings and Discussion of Working Group recommendations. The Committee will review the information presented on each issue, deliberate on any recommendations presented by the Working Groups, approve and formulate recommendations and close any completed tasks. Official action on these recommendations may be taken on: (a) Task Statement 21–01, Recommendations on Mariner Mental Health; (b) Task Statement 21–02, Communication Between External Stakeholders and the Mariner Credentialing Program; (c) Task Statement 21–03, Medical Certifications for Military to Mariner; (d) Task Statement 21–04, Recommendations on Appropriate Diets and Wellness for Mariners While Onboard Merchant Vessels; and (e) Task Statement 21–05, Review of Proposed Revisions to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW–F) Medical Standards. (7) New Business: (a) Task Statement 21–06, Review of Medical Regulations and Policy to identify potential barriers to women in the U.S. maritime workforce. (8) Updates on Merchant Mariner Medical Regulations and Policy. (9) Updates from the National Maritime Center. (10) Public comment period. (11) Closing remarks and plans for next meeting. (12) Adjournment of meeting. A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https:// homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federaladvisory-committees/nationalmerchant-mariner-medical-advisorycommittee-(nmedmac) no later than September 1, 2021. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Michael Lalor as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section above. During the September 8, 2021 teleconference, a public comment period will be held immediately after the introduction to the National Maritime Center, at approximately 2:00 p.m. EDT. Public comments will be limited to two minutes per speaker. PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Please note that the public comments period will end following the last call for comments. Please contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, to register as a speaker. Dated: August 18, 2021. Jeffrey G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. 2021–18036 Filed 8–20–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2021–0609] Policy Letter: Issuance of Endorsements for Master of SelfPropelled Vessels of Less Than 100 GRT to Mariners Holding Endorsements as Mate of SelfPropelled Vessels of 200 GRT or More Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of availability. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard announces the availability of a policy letter regarding Issuance of Endorsements for Master of Self-Propelled Vessels of Less Than 100 GRT to Mariners Holding Endorsements as Mate of Self-Propelled Vessels of 200 GRT or More. This policy letter provides guidance to mariners for the issuance of national officer endorsements for master of selfpropelled vessels of less than 100 GRT for mariners who hold national endorsements for mate of inspected selfpropelled vessels of 200 GRT or more. The Coast Guard will use applicable regulations and this policy to evaluate whether mariners may be issued an endorsement for master of self-propelled vessels of less than 100 GRT. DATES: The policies announced in the policy letter are effective as of August 18, 2021. ADDRESSES: To view the policy letter mentioned in this notice, search the docket number USCG–2021–0609 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this document, contact the James Cavo, Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division (CG–MMC–2), Coast Guard; telephone 202–372–1205; email MMCPolicy@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As specified in 46 CFR 15.901(a), an individual holding an MMC endorsed as mate or pilot of inspected self-propelled SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 160 (Monday, August 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47125-47126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18036]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2021-0627]


National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; September 
2021 Teleconference

AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee 
(Committee) will meet via teleconference to discuss matters relating to 
medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, 
certificates of registry, and merchant mariners' documents, medical 
standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators 
of commercial vessels, medical examiner education, and medical 
research. The meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: 
    Meeting: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee 
will meet by teleconference on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 11:00 
a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (EDT). The teleconference may adjourn early if the 
Committee has completed its business.
    Comments and supporting documentation: To ensure your comments are 
received by Committee members before the teleconference, submit your 
written comments no later than September 1, 2021.

ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference or to request special 
accommodations, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than 1 p.m. EDT on September 1, 
2021, to obtain the needed information. The number of teleconference 
lines are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served 
basis.
    Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time, 
including orally at the teleconference as time permits, but if you want 
Committee members to review your comment before the teleconference, 
please submit your comments no later than September 1, 2021. We are 
particularly interested in comments on the issues in the ``Agenda'' 
section below. We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material 
cannot be submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email 
the individual in the FOR FURTHER

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INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate 
instructions. You must include the docket number USCG-2021-0627. 
Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You 
may wish to view the Privacy and Security Notice available on the 
homepage of https://www.regulations.gov, and DHS's eRulemaking System 
of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020). If you encounter 
technical difficulties with comment submission, contact the individual 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
    Docket Search: Documents mentioned in this notice as being 
available in the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online 
docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following 
that website's instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online 
docket and sign-up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments 
are posted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Lalor, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer of the National Merchant Mariner Medical 
Advisory Committee, telephone 202-372-1361 or email 
[email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.
    The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is 
authorized by Sec.  601 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization 
Act of 2018. The statutory authority is codified in 46 U.S.C. 15104. 
The Committee operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix) in addition to the administrative 
provisions applicable to all National Maritime Transportation Advisory 
Committees in 46 U.S.C. 15109.
    The Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland 
Security through the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters related 
to: (a) Medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, 
certificates of registry, and merchant mariners' documents; (b) medical 
standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators 
of commercial vessels; (c) medical examiner education; and (d) medical 
research.

Agenda

    The agenda for the September 8, 2021, teleconference is as follows:
    (1) Introduction.
    (2) Designated Federal Officer Remarks.
    (3) Introduction, roll call of Committee members and determination 
of a quorum.
    (4) Remarks from U.S. Coast Guard Leadership.
    (5) Swearing in of Committee Member.
    (6) Report on Status of Working Groups, Determination on 
Intercessional Meetings and Discussion of Working Group 
recommendations. The Committee will review the information presented on 
each issue, deliberate on any recommendations presented by the Working 
Groups, approve and formulate recommendations and close any completed 
tasks. Official action on these recommendations may be taken on:
    (a) Task Statement 21-01, Recommendations on Mariner Mental Health;
    (b) Task Statement 21-02, Communication Between External 
Stakeholders and the Mariner Credentialing Program;
    (c) Task Statement 21-03, Medical Certifications for Military to 
Mariner;
    (d) Task Statement 21-04, Recommendations on Appropriate Diets and 
Wellness for Mariners While Onboard Merchant Vessels; and
    (e) Task Statement 21-05, Review of Proposed Revisions to the 
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and 
Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) Medical Standards.
    (7) New Business:
    (a) Task Statement 21-06, Review of Medical Regulations and Policy 
to identify potential barriers to women in the U.S. maritime workforce.
    (8) Updates on Merchant Mariner Medical Regulations and Policy.
    (9) Updates from the National Maritime Center.
    (10) Public comment period.
    (11) Closing remarks and plans for next meeting.
    (12) Adjournment of meeting.
    A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federal-advisory-committees/national-merchant-mariner-medical-advisory-committee-(nmedmac) no later than 
September 1, 2021. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Michael Lalor as 
noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section above.
    During the September 8, 2021 teleconference, a public comment 
period will be held immediately after the introduction to the National 
Maritime Center, at approximately 2:00 p.m. EDT. Public comments will 
be limited to two minutes per speaker. Please note that the public 
comments period will end following the last call for comments. Please 
contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section, to register as a speaker.

    Dated: August 18, 2021.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2021-18036 Filed 8-20-21; 8:45 am]
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